Stock Laborer

Island Farms, LLC is seeking a dependable, hardworking Pig Farm Laborer to assist with daily farm operations, animal care, feeding, cleaning, and general maintenance. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working around livestock, performing physically demanding tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe farm environment.

This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions while ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of the animals.

Island Farms, LLC is seeking a dependable, hardworking Pig Farm Laborer to assist with daily farm operations, animal care, feeding, cleaning, and general maintenance. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working around livestock, performing physically demanding tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe farm environment.

This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions while ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of the animals.

• Feed and provide fresh water to pigs according to established feeding schedules.

• Monitor pigs for signs of illness, injury, unusual behavior, or distress and immediately report concerns to management.

• Assist with moving, sorting, loading, and handling pigs safely and humanely.

• Assist with the care of piglets, sows, and other livestock as directed.

• Maintain clean and functional feeding and watering equipment.

• Follow established animal welfare and biosecurity procedures.

• Clean and sanitize pig pens, stalls, walkways, and other farm areas.

• Remove manure, waste, and soiled bedding from designated areas.

• Pressure wash and disinfect pens, equipment, and farm facilities as instructed.

• Maintain proper waste disposal and sanitation procedures.

• Help control odors, flies, rodents, and other pests by maintaining clean farm conditions.

• Follow established procedures to prevent the spread of disease.

• Perform general farm maintenance, including minor repairs to fencing, gates, pens, and equipment.

• Assist with unloading and storing feed, supplies, and farm materials.

• Operate basic farm tools and equipment when properly trained and authorized.

• Maintain farm grounds by removing debris, clearing vegetation, and keeping work areas organized.

• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns to management.

• Assist with other farm‑related duties as assigned.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, boots, and protective clothing when required.

• Properly handle cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and farm equipment.

• Follow instructions for safe livestock handling to prevent injuries to employees and animals.

• Immediately report workplace injuries, accidents, and safety hazards.

• Maintain compliance with applicable workplace safety, animal welfare, and environmental regulations.

• Previous farm, livestock, or general labor experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to perform physically demanding work.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Comfortable working around pigs, manure, odors, insects, and outdoor farm conditions.

• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed based on farm operations.

• Basic knowledge of farm equipment and livestock handling is a plus.

• Must be willing to learn proper animal care, sanitation, and safety procedures.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, with assistance or equipment for heavier loads.

• Ability to stand, walk,…